Ryobi P317 Operation Manual - Page 7

OPERATION SETTING THE DRIVE FORCE See Figures 4 - 5, pages 9 - 10. The depth adjustment knob increases or decreases the force with which a staple is driven into the workpiece. The drive force indicator, located on top of the tool, will show the depth at which the staple will enter the workpiece. Harder materials will require greater drive force.  Remove the battery pack.  Rotate the depth adjustment knob clockwise to increase the drive force.  To test for desired depth, use a scrap piece of the same material you will be using for your project. WARNING: Always keep your fingers away from the discharge area of the tool when driving a staple and when using the accessory to install screen or wire. Failure to keep fingers out of the way can result in serious personal injury. DRIVING A STAPLE See Figure 6, page 10.  Hold the handle firmly with the nose of the tool flat against the workpiece at a 90° angle.  Press the activation foot of the stapler down against the workpiece. The activation foot must be depressed before pulling the switch trigger.  The tool will drive another staple each time the trigger is depressed as long as the activation foot is depressed. WIRE AND SCREEN ACCESSORY See Figures 7 - 8, page 10. The wire and screen accessory included with the stapler is useful for attaching screen or wire to a wood frame or workpiece. One accessory edge is used for fencing wire, while the other edge is for attaching screen. Drive a test staple in a scrap piece of the same material you will be using for your project to test for desired drive force. When not in use, the accessory may be stored on the tool in the "STORE" position. To install the accessory:  Remove the battery pack.  Select the desired application.  Turn the selected edge toward the nose of the tool.  Slide the accessory over the nose of the tool until it fits into place over the tab on each side of the tool. INSTALLING SCREEN See Figure 9, page 10.  Install the accessory with the screen application edge facing out.  Keeping your fingers away from the discharge area of the tool, hold the screen in place on the surface of the workpiece.  Press the activation foot of the stapler against the workpiece, using a slight upward motion.  Pull the switch trigger to drive a staple. INSTALLING WIRE FENCING See Figure 10, page 10.  Install the accessory with the wire application edge facing out.  Keeping your fingers away from the discharge area of the tool, hold the wire fencing in place on the surface of the workpiece.  Press the activation foot of the stapler against the workpiece, making sure the wire is centered in the notch of the accessory.  Pull the switch trigger to drive a staple. REMOVING A JAMMED STAPLE If there is a jammed staple in the tool, you must remove it before further use. Attempting to drive a staple while the tool is jammed could damage the mechanism.  Remove the battery pack.  Hold the tool upside down. Squeeze the magazine latch and slide the magazine open.  Remove unused staples.  Remove the jammed staple with needle-nose pliers. MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part could create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 9 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS. 7 - English